"As USB continues to be a favorite amongst consumers, more and more companies are bringing USB connected devices to the market. In the case of Plextor, this is their second offering in the USB 2.0 market. USB 2.0 in general is still fairly new and therefore many new users don't have the ability to truly appreciate the speed that this new platform offers. With this in mind, let's take a look at the affordable Plextor 24/10/40U USB 2.0 Portable CDRW that registers in at $199.00 USD."